Thank you to Politico magazine for naming me one of the Top 50 political figures whose ideas are making a difference.
The bio says “For standing up for teachers, not tests.”
I am honored to be in such illustrious company!
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Congratulations, Diane. Whoopee.
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Hooray for Diane Ravitch, a well deserved recognition for our nation’s greatest public school advocate.
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Congratulations! You deserve this and much more! Anne O’Neill Kellers
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An honor well-deserved!
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Not only self evident, but not to forget, essentially a whole new career at an age when most think about a quiet life. And need I mention gently kicking folks with a bad knee – worthy of a ranking near the top.
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And very well deserved. Bravo!
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Nice work. What do you think of #8, David Coleman? http://www.politico.com/magazine/politico50/2014/david-coleman-08.html#.VAiFa8V7Kk8
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Congrats Diane You are my hero . Keep writing 🙂
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WELL DESERVED INDEED!!!! We knew this. Now others should become aware of this too. Hopefully by such recognition the goals for which you are working will become more well known.
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Dear Diane, This honor is most deserving! Due to your insight, knowledge, time, dedication, commitment and extreme passion for teachers and teaching, I am on the “cutting-edge” of education issues in the U.S. Being out west, specifically Reno-Sparks, NV, you are prone to being isolated and buffered from the topical issues that drive the education arena. I wish more educators would wake-up and understand what is being done “to them” vs. “for them” by our leaders in Washington. I appreciate all you do to keep us informed and knowledgeable about the topical issues in education. Congratulations on a job well done! Bless you, Dr. Debbie Feemster, Reno-Sparks NAACP
Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 14:15:23 +0000 To: dsmithfeemster@hotmail.com
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“Without a sign, his sword the brave man draws, and ask no omen, but his country’s cause.” [Homer]
For a better education for all.
And on a bum leg no less!
Recognition well deserved.
😎
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Dr. Ravitch deserves the top position on a list of honorees.
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Right where you should be–kudos, Diane, and carry on!!!
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Such a well deserved honor. You are the rare person who is both well respected and loved. Congratulations and thank you for speaking truth to power.
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Hoooraaay! Congratulations.
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Congratulations
“Teach to the Student”
— DR POE (Dianne Ravitch Philosophy Of Education)
Teach to the student
Not to the test
The latter’s imprudent
The former is best
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oops, got an extra n in Diane somehow
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You are making a HUGE difference. Many of my former students, now teachers, are FB friends. Since I regularly post your blog and others, they are becoming more engaged in the politics of education. Once a teacher…..
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I can only echo the sentiments expressed in the previous comments. This recognition is well-deserved. Thank you so much for speaking truth to power.
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Congratulations!
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🙂
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Congratulations Diane. The recognition is well-deserved.
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Awesome! Congratulations, Diane. You deserve this recognition! You are making a difference!
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Congratulations. You deserve the recognition.
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